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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 313.10 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 313.10 and 222.87 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 313.10 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/313.10 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 313.10 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 69,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,779.48/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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